Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameJerry Robert LINVILLE 20,470, Barbara Rumley Linville,404, North Carolina, County Marriages,(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP9X-P554 : 28 November 2018), Jerry Robert Linville and Barbara G Rumley, 14 Feb 1970; citing Guilford, North Carolina,544, Jerry Robert Linville
BirthApr 25, 1941, Rockingham County, North Carolina20,470, Barbara Rumley Linville,544, Jerry Robert Linville
DeathSep 18, 2023, Guilford County, North Carolina544, Jerry Robert Linville
BurialLakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina544, Jerry Robert Linville
Spouses
1Barbara Gray RUMLEY 20,470, Barbara Rumley Linville,404, "North Carolina Birth Index,(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VH1V-L8C : 8 December 2014), Barbara Gray Rumley, 1947; from "North Carolina, Birth and Death Indexes,404, North Carolina, County Marriages,(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP9X-P554 : 28 November 2018), Jerry Robert Linville and Barbara G Rumley, 14 Feb 1970; citing Guilford, North Carolina,544, Jerry Robert Linville
BirthMay 25, 1947, Rockingham County, North Carolina20,470, Barbara Rumley Linville
BurialLakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina470, Barbara Rumley Linville
MotherOra Estelle PRICE (1919-1985)
MarriageFeb 14, 1970, Guilford County, North Carolina20,404, North Carolina, County Marriages,(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP9X-P554 : 28 November 2018), Jerry Robert Linville and Barbara G Rumley, 14 Feb 1970; citing Guilford, North Carolina,544, Jerry Robert Linville
Obituary Online notes for Jerry Robert LINVILLE
9/19/2023

Jerry Robert Linville, 82, of Pleasant Ridge Road, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 18, 2023, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 21 at Lakeview Memorial Park.

Jerry was born in Rockingham County to the late Lawrence O. Linville, Jr., and Ruth Knight Linville.

He married the love of his life, Barbara, on February 14, 1970, where they built a life full of love and happiness together.

His career began as a truck driver with Signal Delivery Service, later transferring to UPS, where he retired after many years of service. Jerry was a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather. Away from work, he enjoyed being outdoors, and spending time with family. He was a member of Glencoe United Methodist Church and was a faithful servant of his Lord Jesus Christ.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Linville, his sister Hilda Linville, and brother Dean Linville.

He is survived by his daughter Chrystal Groce and husband Mark; grandchildren Mackenzie and Maddie; brother William Vestal Linville and wife Jackie; sister Barbara Rebb; and sister Joan Becker and husband John.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Hospice of the Piedmont for their support in his final moments of life.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr. High Point, NC 27262.
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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Forbis & Dick Funeral Home - North Elm Chapel on Sep. 19, 2023. 544, Jerry Robert Linville
Last Modified Sep 19, 2023Created Jun 29, 2025 using Reunion for Macintosh
Created Jun 29, 2025 by Terry M. Whitesell

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